Choosing a high school is no longer just an education decision — it’s a housing, lifestyle, and long-term planning decision.

Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Build Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.

In this episode, we unpack Ontario’s 2025 Fraser Institute High School Rankings and break them down by neighbourhood, not just by score. You’ll hear why the top schools ranked where they did, how catchment areas influence real estate prices and family life, and what trade-offs parents need to consider before making a move.

This conversation is designed for parents with teens, families planning ahead of Grade 9, and professionals advising buyers who want a clearer view of how school performance and neighbourhood quality of life intersect.

What You’ll Learn

• Why high school rankings matter — and where they fall short
• How school catchments impact home prices, competition, and demand
• The lifestyle trade-offs inside top-performing school zones
• Why planning early gives families more options and less stress

🏫 Top 10 Ranked Ontario Secondary Schools (2025)

1. St. Robert Catholic High School, Thornhill (Markham)
2. St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School, Richmond Hill
3. St. Michael’s Choir School, Toronto
4. St. Augustine Catholic High School, Markham
5. Ursula Franklin Academy, Toronto
6. Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School, Markham
7. Olive Grove School, Mississauga
8. Iroquois Ridge High School, Oakville
9. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, Toronto
10. Abbey Park High School, Oakville

📍 Macro Neighbourhoods Covered

• Richmond Hill
• Markham
• Toronto
• Oakville

🎧 Who This Episode Is For

• Parents with high-school-aged children
• Families planning a move within the GTA
• Real estate professionals guiding education-focused buyers
• Anyone thinking long-term about lifestyle, housing, and opportunity

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